Coffee and tea service (4) - .950 silver - J. Fontan - Bordeaux - France - Second half 19th century

Tea and Coffee Set made up of teapot, coffee pot, milk jug and sugar bowl. Made in France, marked by J. Fontan, Bordeaux. Estimated dating: mid or late 19th century. Hand chiselled silver. All pieces show the typical French mark: a Minerva’s head. Ribbed handles with dividers; richly decorated with scrolls, with embossed edge. - Coffee pot Height 23 cm Width12 cm Length (handle to spout) 22 cm Weight 940 grams - Teapot Height 21. 5 cm Width 13 cm Length 23 cm Weight 990 grams - Milk jug Height 14 cm Width 8 cm Length 11 cm Weight 350 grams - Sugar bowl Height 17 cm Width 11. 5 cm Length 15 cm Weight 640 grams